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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,046.96, 12,484.44 and 5,270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,046.96, 12,484.44 and 5,270.24 is: 7,272.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,046.96 : 12,484.44 = 5,270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,046.96/12,484.44 = 5,270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,046.96x = 12,484.44 × 5,270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,046.96x = 65,795,995.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,795,995.07/9,046.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,272.72

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